1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix would be higher. At 6,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix (286 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | Dodge Phoenix | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6274 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2990 mm |
